Minutes of Proceedings
Session: 2014/2015
Date: 13 October 2014
Venue: Assembly Chamber
The Assembly met at noon, the Principal Deputy Speaker (Mr McLaughlin) in the Chair.
1. Personal Prayer or Meditation
Members observed two minutes’ silence.
2. Assembly Business
2.1 Motion – Suspension of Standing Order 20(1)
Proposed:
That Standing Order 20(1) be suspended for 13 October 2014.
Mr P Weir
Ms C Ruane
The Question being put, the Motion was carried with cross-community support nemine contradicente.
2.2 Motion – All-Party Motion of thanks to the Speaker
Proposed:
That this Assembly records its appreciation of the great distinction with which Mr William Hay has occupied the office of Speaker; congratulates him on the skilful manner in which he has upheld the dignity of this House; appreciates the wisdom, good humour and patience with which he has presided over its affairs; and expresses its warmest thanks to Mr Hay for his many services to this House; and unites in wishing him a long and happy retirement from the House.
Mr P Robinson
Mr M McGuinness
Dr A McDonnell
Mr M Nesbitt
Mr D Ford
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
2.3 Election of Speaker
The Acting Speaker (Mr Gardiner) took the Chair.
The Acting Speaker outlined the procedure for the election of a Speaker under Standing Order 4.
Mr Martin McGuinness nominated Mr Mitchel McLaughlin as a candidate for the Office of Speaker of the Assembly and Ms Caitríona Ruane seconded the nomination. Mr McLaughlin indicated his agreement to accept the nomination. Dr Alasdair McDonnell nominated Mr John Dallat as a candidate for the Office of Speaker of the Assembly and Mr Pat Ramsey seconded the nomination. Mr Dallat indicated his agreement to accept the nomination. Mr Mike Nesbitt nominated Mr Roy Beggs as a candidate for the Office of Speaker of the Assembly and Mr Danny Kennedy seconded the nomination. Mr Beggs indicated his agreement to accept the nomination.
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, that Mr Mitchel McLaughlin be Speaker of the Assembly, the Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote (Division 1).
The Question being put, that Mr John Dallat be Speaker of the Assembly, the Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote (Division 2).
The Question being put, that Mr Roy Beggs be Speaker of the Assembly, the Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote (Division 3).
The Principal Deputy Speaker (Mr McLaughlin) took the Chair.
3. Question Time
3.1 Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster.
3.2 Environment
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of the Environment, Mr Mark H. Durkan.
4. Question for Urgent Oral Answer
4.1 Proposed Closure of JTI Gallaher
The Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, responded to a Question for Urgent Oral Answer tabled by Mr David McIlveen.
5. Assembly Business (cont’d)
5.1 Motion – Extension of Sitting on Monday 13 October 2014
Proposed:
That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 13th of October 2014 be extended to no later than 10.00pm.
Ms C Ruane
The Question being put, the Motion was carried.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) took the Chair.
5.2 Motion – Committee Membership
Proposed:
That Mr Michael Copeland replace Mr Roy Beggs as a member of the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.
Mr R Swann
The Question being put, the Motion was carried.
6. Executive Committee Business
6.1 Statement – October Monitoring - Resource Allocations
The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Simon Hamilton, made a statement regarding October Monitoring Resource Allocations, following which he replied to questions.
6.2 First Stage – Off-street Parking (Functions of District Councils) Bill (NIA 40/11-16)
The Minister for Regional Development, Mr Danny Kennedy, introduced a Bill to Transfer to district councils certain functions in relation to off-street parking places; and for connected purposes.
The Off-street Parking (Functions of District Councils) (NIA 40/11-16) passed First Stage and ordered to be printed.
6.3 Final Stage – Legal Aid and Coroners' Courts Bill (NIA 33/11-15)
The Minister of Justice, Mr David Ford, moved that the Final Stage of the Legal Aid and Coroners' Courts Bill (NIA 33/11-15) do now pass.
Debate ensued.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Beggs) took the Chair.
The Legal Aid and Coroners' Courts Bill (NIA 33/11-15) passed Final Stage.
The Principal Deputy Speaker (Mr McLaughlin) took the Chair.
7. Committee Business
Motion – Review of Supported Living for Older People.
Proposed:
That this Assembly welcomes the Committee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety's review of supported living for older people in the context of Transforming Your Care.
Chairperson, Committee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried.
8. Adjournment
Proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
The Principal Deputy Speaker
The Assembly adjourned at 7.06pm.
Mr Mitchel McLaughlin MLA
Principal Deputy Speaker
13 October 2014
Northern Ireland Assembly
13 October 2014
Division 1
Election of Speaker
Proposed:
That Mr Mitchel McLaughlin be Speaker of this Assembly
Mr M McGuinness
Ms C Ruane
The Question was put and the Assembly divided.
Ayes: 47
Noes: 12
AYES
NATIONALIST:
Mr Attwood, Mr Boylan, Mr D Bradley, Mr Brady, Mr Byrne, Mr Dallat, Mr Durkan, Mr Eastwood, Ms Fearon, Mr Flanagan, Mr Hazzard, Mrs D Kelly, Mr G Kelly, Mr Lynch, Mr McAleer, Mr F McCann, Mr McCartney, Ms McCorley, Dr McDonnell, Mr McElduff, Ms McGahan, Mr McGlone, Mr M McGuinness, Mr McKay, Mrs McKevitt, Mr McKinney, Ms Maeve McLaughlin, Mr A Maginness, Mr Maskey, Mr Milne, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr Ó hOisín, Mr O'Dowd, Mrs O'Neill, Mr P Ramsey, Mr Rogers, Ms Ruane, Mr Sheehan.
UNIONIST:
Mr McCallister.
OTHER:
Mr Agnew, Mrs Cochrane, Dr Farry, Mr Ford, Ms Lo, Mr Lunn, Mr Lyttle, Mr McCarthy.
Tellers for the Ayes: Mr Boylan and Mr McKay.
NOES
UNIONIST:
Mr Allister, Mr Beggs, Mr Cree, Mrs Dobson, Mr Elliott, Mr Hussey, Mr Kennedy, Mr Kinahan, Mr McGimpsey, Mr Nesbitt, Mrs Overend, Mr Swann.
Tellers for the Noes: Mrs Overend and Mr Swann.
Total votes 59 Total Ayes 47 [79.7%]
Nationalist Vote 38 Nationalist Ayes 38 [100%]
Unionist Votes 13 Unionist Ayes 1 [7.7%]
Other Votes 8 Other Ayes 8 [100%]
The Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote.
Northern Ireland Assembly
13 October 2014
Division 2
Election of Speaker
Proposed:
That Mr John Dallat be Speaker of this Assembly.
Dr A McDonnell
Mr P Ramsey
The Question was put and the Assembly divided.
Ayes: 27
Noes: 30
AYES
NATIONALIST:
Mr Attwood, Mr D Bradley, Mr Byrne, Mr Dallat, Mr Durkan, Mr Eastwood, Mrs D Kelly, Dr McDonnell, Mr McGlone, Mrs McKevitt, Mr McKinney, Mr A Maginness, Mr P Ramsey, Mr Rogers.
UNIONIST:
Mr Beggs, Mr Cree, Mrs Dobson, Mr Elliott, Mr Hussey, Mr Kennedy, Mr Kinahan, Mr McCallister, Mr McGimpsey, Mr Nesbitt, Mrs Overend, Mr Swann.
OTHER:
Mr Agnew.
Tellers for the Ayes: Mr Eastwood and Mr McKinney.
NOES
NATIONALIST:
Mr Boylan, Mr Brady, Ms Fearon, Mr Flanagan, Mr Hazzard, Mr G Kelly, Mr Lynch, Mr McAleer, Mr F McCann, Mr McCartney, Ms McCorley, Mr McElduff, Ms McGahan, Mr M McGuinness, Mr McKay, Ms Maeve McLaughlin, Mr Maskey, Mr Milne, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr Ó hOisín, Mr O'Dowd, Mrs O'Neill, Ms Ruane, Mr Sheehan.
OTHER:
Mrs Cochrane, Mr Ford, Ms Lo, Mr Lunn, Mr Lyttle, Mr McCarthy.
Tellers for the Noes: Mr Boylan and Mr McKay.
Total votes 57 Total Ayes 27 [47.4%]
Nationalist Vote 38 Nationalist Ayes 14 [36.8%]
Unionist Votes 12 Unionist Ayes 12 [100%]
Other Votes 7 Other Ayes 1 [14.3%]
The Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote.
Northern Ireland Assembly
13 October 2014
Division 3
Election of Speaker
Proposed:
That Mr Roy Beggs be Speaker of this Assembly.
Mr M Nesbitt
Mr D Kennedy
The Question was put and the Assembly divided.
Ayes: 14
Noes: 30
AYES
UNIONIST:
Mr Allister, Mr Beggs, Mr Cree, Mrs Dobson, Mr Elliott, Mr Hussey, Mr Kennedy, Mr Kinahan, Mr McCallister, Mr McGimpsey, Mr Nesbitt, Mrs Overend, Mr Swann.
OTHER:
Mr Agnew.
Tellers for the Ayes: Mrs Overend and Mr Swann.
NOES
NATIONALIST:
Mr Boylan, Mr Brady, Ms Fearon, Mr Flanagan, Mr Hazzard, Mr G Kelly, Mr Lynch, Mr McAleer, Mr F McCann, Mr McCartney, Ms McCorley, Mr McElduff, Ms McGahan, Mr M McGuinness, Mr McKay, Ms Maeve McLaughlin, Mr Maskey, Mr Milne, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr Ó hOisín, Mr O'Dowd, Mrs O'Neill, Ms Ruane, Mr Sheehan.
OTHER:
Mrs Cochrane, Mr Ford, Ms Lo, Mr Lunn, Mr Lyttle, Mr McCarthy.
Tellers for the Noes: Mr Boylan and Mr McKay.
Total votes 44 Total Ayes 14 [31.8%]
Nationalist Vote 24 Nationalist Ayes 0 [0.0%]
Unionist Votes 13 Unionist Ayes 13 [100%]
Other Votes 7 Other Ayes 1 [14.3%]
The Motion was negatived on a cross-community vote.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Papers Presented to the Assembly on
08 - 13 October 2014
1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly
2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly
3. Orders in Council
4. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly
Human Rights Guidance for the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Support for Victims and Witnesses (DOJ).
InterTradeIreland Annual Review of Activities and Annual Accounts 2013 (DETI).
Patient and Client Council Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 2014 (PCC).
5. Assembly Reports
Report on the Work and Families Bill (NIA 34/11-15) (NIA 198/11-16) (Committee for Employment and Learning).
Flexible Working in the Public Sector in Northern Ireland (NIA 200/11-15) (Committee for Finance and Personnel).
6. Statutory Rules
S.R. 2014/257 The A4 Sligo Road, Belcoo (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DRD).
S.R. 2014/258 The Drumalla Park, Carnlough (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DRD).
For Information Only
S.R. 2014/255 The Prohibition of Traffic (Giant's Causeway Road) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DRD).
S.R. 2014/256 The Waiting Restrictions (Lurgan) (No. 2) Order (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DRD).
7. Written Ministerial Statements
8. Consultation Documents
Consultation on the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations (NI) 2015 (DARD).
9. Departmental Publications
Department for Social Development Business Plan 2014-15 (DSD).
